PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Naylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liam Naylor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Naylor
vs
Shackleton

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Liam Naylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shackleton gets a double leg takedown into Naylor's guard.
Shackleton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Naylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naylor tries to get out of the position.
Naylor has control of Shackleton's left arm, preventing Shackleton from doing any damage.
Naylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Naylor, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleton trying to control the position from guard on top but Naylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Naylor holds on and takes a little breather.
Shackleton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Liam Naylor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shackleton throws a series of punches but Naylor avoids them all with ease.
Shackleton has a takedown stuffed.
Naylor throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shackleton throws a leg kick

and Naylor counters with a shoot takedown. Shackleton fights it but they end up in guard.
Shackleton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Naylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shackleton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Naylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleton is trying to keep Naylor in close.
Naylor stops Shackleton from standing up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Naylor looking to pass the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Naylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shackleton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Naylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Naylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Shackleton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shackleton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shackleton is looking to break free of the clinch but Naylor has double underhooks.
Naylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shackleton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naylor as he avoids it easily.
Liam Naylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
Shackleton checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Shackleton does no damage.
Naylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shackleton.
Shackleton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Shackleton throws a right and a left that both miss.

Shackleton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Naylor wants to get back to full guard.
Shackleton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Naylor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ground and pound from Shackleton.
Naylor is looking to improve his position.
Naylor is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is thwarting Naylor's attempts to control the position.
Naylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shackleton is thwarting Naylor's attempts to control the position.
Shackleton prevents Naylor from improving his position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shackleton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naylor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shackleton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Biggie Shackleton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Shackleton shoots in looking for a takedown. Naylor tries to sprawl out of it but Shackleton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Naylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Shackleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Naylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shackleton.
Naylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shackleton.
Shackleton swinging wildly here.

Shackleton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shackleton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shackleton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Naylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Biggie Shackleton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naylor tries to get to full guard but Shackleton has control of the leg.
Naylor is working hard here to advance position.
Naylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shackleton.
Naylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Naylor.
Shackleton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shackleton won't allow Naylor to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Naylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shackleton manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton pulls Naylor in close to prevent any damage.
Shackleton is looking to stand up but Naylor isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naylor is fighting to break Shackleton's control of his arms but Shackleton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Biggie Shackleton wasn't active enough on the ground.

Shackleton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naylor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Shackleton is taking a breather. Naylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Naylor wants to improve his position but Shackleton is controlling well.
Shackleton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shackleton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Naylor!
Shackleton landing shots from mount.
Shackleton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton lands with some strikes.
Shackleton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shackleton tries to control but Naylor wriggling away.
Naylor is in a horrible position here. Shackleton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Naylor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Naylor taking some punishment here, with Shackleton in his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shackleton is looking to take a break and control but Naylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shackleton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biggie Shackleton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

No joy there for Shackleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shackleton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Naylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shackleton throws a leg kick but Naylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Shackleton throws a leg kick but Naylor checks it.
Naylor moves in looking to clinch but Shackleton pushes him off.
No joy there for Shackleton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Naylor.
Naylor is looking to clinch.
Naylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Naylor leaves Shackleton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shackleton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Shackleton misses.
Shackleton throws a poor cross that misses
and Naylor counters with a left to the body.
Naylor stuffs the takedown.
Liam Naylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biggie Shackleton.
Shackleton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shackleton shoots in but Naylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Shackleton tries to sprawl out of it but Naylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shackleton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Shackleton with that takedown attempt.
Naylor is looking to clinch but Shackleton is avoiding it.
Naylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Naylor as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shackleton looks for a takedown but Naylor sprawls well.

Naylor moves into the clinch.
Shackleton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Naylor lands a right hand.
Naylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shackleton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Naylor has Shackleton pushed against the cage.
Shackleton wants to get back to striking at distance but Naylor won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is trying to force a seperation but Naylor has the dominant position.
Naylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shackleton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shackleton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shackleton is trying to drag Naylor to the mat but Naylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shackleton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naylor prevents it.
Liam Naylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shackleton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Naylor prevents it.
Biggie Shackleton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Naylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shackleton uses from the top position.
Naylor keeping moving, preventing Shackleton from controlling successfully.
Shackleton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Naylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shackleton stands up over Naylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naylor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Naylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shackleton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shackleton wants to control from the top but Naylor keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Biggie Shackleton.
I've got Shackleton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggie Shackleton!